POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the general supervision of the Director of Building Services, visits facilities
when necessary for the purpose of reviewing the safe operation and maintenance
of boilers and equipment and instructing personnel in the operation and
maintenance of boilers, ventilating systems and air conditioning systems; does
related work as required.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Responsible technical and instructional work to assure that the
building supervisor or building equipment operator is making proper effective and
accurate inspections of building equipment and that the plan is in compliance
with all state and federal safety regulations;
Instructs Building Equipment Operators and Building Supervisors
in the safe economical operation of the plant equipment;
Bears ultimate responsibility for the proper and safe operations
of the school plants (this class is distinguished from Building Equipment
Operator I and II);
Advices on indoor air quality concerns to bring about a
satisfactory solution to indoor air quality problems as they occur in the
schools;
Teaches the Boiler Safety course and Maintenance Medic courses
as needed;
Works independently under the general supervision of the
Director of Plants Operations;
Bears ultimate responsibility for the proper and safe operations
of the school plants (this class is distinguished from Building Equipment
Operator I and II);
Inspects facilities regularly to ensure proper maintenance and
operation of equipment;
Visitations of facilities with new Building Supervisors or
Equipment Operators in order to in-service and review the safe operation and
maintenance of building equipment, including boilers, chillers, HVAC, air
handlers and ventilators;
Establishes, tracks, monitors and reports preventive maintenance
schedules from School Dude Preventive Maintenance module for school based
personnel;
Keeps records, prepares inspection reports and recommends
solution as circumstances required; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable knowledge of the assembly adjustment, and
maintenance of various types of heating and ventilating equipment;
Thorough knowledge of
the operation and repair of boilers, unit ventilators, air handlers, air
conditioning equipment;
Ability to instruct
personnel in the occupational hazards and safety techniques of the trader;
Ability to plan,
assign, and supervise the work of others;
Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other
officials; and
Considerable
experience in the operation and maintenance of large heating and air
conditioning equipment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School graduate, including or supplemented by completion of
any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession
of a low pressure boilers operator’s certificate issued by the State of
Maryland, or preferably, a stationary engineers license, with a background of
study in occupational safety courses.
Possession
of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle License (Commercial Driver’s
License with Air Brake and Passenger endorsement. Minimum of a Class A
restricted preferred) with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current
points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result
of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle (see
Prince George’s County Public Schools Bulletin P-1-88, dated July 21, 1987 and
Administrative Procedure 4111, dated December 1, 2015).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Employees in this class are considered emergency personnel and therefore are expected to have working telephone service, possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 24 hours, seven days a week.
Required to work overtime to support school system and community programs and/or respond to emergency situations.
Required to work during inclement weather.